August 5

Yesterday was a disappointing day.  The house that we wanted and made an offer on was evidently a popular choice.  Someone else made an offer at the same time and the seller accepted the other offer.  It was pretty devastating.  We spent the evening looking at our other options.  At the end of the day we went to bed feeling as if we were back at square 1 which was a very frustrating place to be.  Making matters more stressful, we knew that we had a deadline of Thursday morning looming.  Lee has to be back at work on Friday morning so we have to go back to Virginia. Before our feet hit the floor this morning we prayed  that God would lead us to our house today.  By 4:30 PM this afternoon we still had NO prospects and had no idea what we were going to do.  THEN the realtor called with one more house to look at.  Off we went with all the girls, mom and Aunt Katie in tow.  

Long story short: We made an offer on the above house at 8:30 PM.  We walked into the house and immediately had that feeling that everyone kept telling me we'd have when we went into the right house.  We fell in love. 

The picture above does not do it justice.

If we get the house you'll have to come visit us to see it for yourself. We LOVE company.

The house is  tri-level.  Solid hardwood floors are throughout except for the tile in the kitchen and carpet in the den downstairs.  It has a really nice screened porch on the back that Fraidy Cat is going to love.  This house is move in ready (much to Caitlin's delight) so there are not going to be any major renovations.  I will say though that the orange paint in the dining room is going to be the first change we make!

We will know by Noon on Thursday whether or not they accept our offer.  Keep your fingers and toes crossed.